"You guys have an ugly road of stupid to face."

"Oh, so you've met my mom!"

Can I just say how much I h-e-a-r-t the new HAIRSPRAY? So fun...so very fun. And yes, I will be watching it over and over to learn the dances (in case ANY of you were wondering...)! Hahaha!

So, quick lil' update for you guys... After 5 o'clock in the p.m. on Saturday, December 30, I will no longer be employed by the Barnes & Noble. It is a bit sad because I've built relationships with some of my co-workers and will definitely miss seeing them on a regular basis, but this is something that I really do believe (and after seeking outside counsel from wise women of God) that this is the decision God would have me make. I will be looking for a part-time job closer to home and focusing on music (i.e., writing, playing, etc..). It was definitely a tough decision, but had to be done. I can't wait to see what all God's gonna do with this...I'm excited!

Moving on...

I must say that I am a bit sad that my current read is almost finished. I picked up We Have Always Lived In the Castle, by Shirley Jackson, and it has been very good (She also wrote "The Lottery" and The Haunting of Hill House, for those of you who may recognize her through those writings). It is a bit dark on the humor side and quite different from my normal reads. I do recommend it to those who enjoy reading. As you read you can just picture it being put as a film directed by Tim Burton... *Side note: I wish he would and cast me as Mary Katherine.

Music wise I am very much stuck on the soundtrack to HAIRSPRAY, mainly because I bought the movie and have been watching it (which definitely tells you what my current movie is). When I don't have that in my head I have the soundtrack to High School Musical 2 playing in there as well (yes, I do own that now too! And Allie Shirley...we should totally have a girls' night and watch it! And p.s., I have the soundtracks to the first and second HSM movies that come with karaoke discs!)... Yes, I am a dork/loser/freak/whatever, BUT! all your lives would be boring if I weren't...so, boo-yah!

Well, I am gonna peace out for now...

The End.

"It's a bit exciting; breaking all the rules."

"Who are you and what have you done with Hermione Granger?"

Yes, I bought Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix on Tuesday... *sigh* So happy...

Moving on!

So, I left a rather short message last time, thought I would expand on some things.

I resigned as Children's Lead late last week, as you've read. Mainly for 2 reasons: 1) I eventually am going to start doing music more and need to have a more flexible schedule to do so, and 2) I have started feeling the weight of that position (i.e., stress, anxiety, etc..).

I noticed about a month ago a change in myself, a change I don't like at all. I've started to become a more angry person, I become frustrated more easily, and my stress level and anxiety level have gone up quite a bit. I started becoming someone I don't want to become. I began hating a job that I love going to and doing.

So, I began praying about it and believe that this is a step that God would have me take. And I really can't explain the feeling inside me more than being able to breathe (as stated before). When I think about my job as Lead I have this overwhelming sense that I'm being suffocated or drowning, and then I think about not being Lead and *whew*...I can breathe.

I'm burned out, and if I continue like that I won't be very useful.

So...that's that.

As far as music goes...

Some I have told, so you know this already, but for those of you who do not know...here we go:

About a week ago I sent a letter/message to Boyd DuPree (he's the dad of the majority of the band) and Eisley (my fav. band). Basically I have requested if they would be open to taking me along on a future tour as sort of an intern crew member/"roadie". I think this would be a very, very good first-hand learning experience for me as far as the music business goes. Plus, who better to learn from than a group of people you admire and respect, not just musically, but morally as well (yes, they are Christians...woot!). I am still awaiting a response from them, and don't expect one for probably (at least) another month because of the season and because they get loads of messages all the time.

Anyway. So that's what's going on right now...

The End.

"It's only gossip..."

"...if it's about someone you know."

As of the end of December/the beginning of January, I will no longer be the Children's Lead at the B&N!

Can I get a woot! woot!?

I am finally taking real steps towards the music thang!

I am very happy and very much at peace with this decision and with things that shall come.

I can only describe the feeling inside of me as being able to breathe again.

The End.